The Traitor's Daughter

I really enjoyed this story. I think it is her first Regency and for me it had all I look for. Romance, witty dialogue, very likeable characters and, as a bonus, a good spy story that kept me guessing. There were no slow points in the entire book. My only quibble was when a secondary character made a very stupid move that seemed almost too stupid to be believed. Luckily the key word here is "almost" so I was able to accept... Read Full Review

Captain Alexander Tremayne was executed for treason, framed by his commanding officer. His daughter, Amanda, was out to exonerate her father! He had sent Amanda letters, documenting the suspicious activities of Commodore Locke. But no one in the Admiralty would listen to her. Amanda and her grandmother stayed in London. It was large enough to give them some anonymity. Amanda worked as a seamstress to support them. Her childhood... Read Full Review

"The Traitor's Daughter" by Elizabeth Powell is a wonderfully intriguing read that deals with treason and spying within the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. When Amanda Tremayne's father, a respected naval officer, was found guilty of treason and executed, she lost everything: her good name. her home, and security. However Amanda never for a moment doubted that her father was innocent of the charge and that he had... Read Full Review

From the first page to the last, Elizabeth Powell's delightful command of the english language paints vivid scenes and intriguing characters in a suspenseful drama infused with lusty romance. I befriended the spirited heroine, Amanda Tremayne, immediately and rooted for her enviable moxy throughout! Amanda's "forbidden" romance unfolded with twists and turns at just the right pace, one's fantasies teased, and then brought... Read Full Review

Captain Alexander Tremayne was executed for treason, framed by his commanding officer. His daughter, Amanda, was out to exonerate her father! He had sent Amanda letters, documenting the suspicious activities of Commodore Locke. But no one in the Admiralty would listen to her. Amanda and her grandmother stayed in London. It was large enough to give them some anonymity. Amanda worked as a seamstress to support them. Her childhood... Read Full Review